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Early Fuel Evaporation System: Operation

When ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, voltage is applied to a thermo switch located in intake manifold. If engine coolant temperature is below a calibrated value, the thermo switch is in an "ON" condition and a circuit is completed to the heater, allowing current to flow.

The heater, incorporating a positive temperature coefficient semiconductor element, increases in temperature and then self-regulates at a calibrated temperature. This is in effect except at high engine speeds when air/fuel flow will reduce the temperature below regulated value. When coolant temperature reaches calibrated value, thermo switch turns off and current to heater is cut off.

Fig 1: Isuzu & LUV Early Fuel Evaporation System
G09323220Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

EFE heater located in carburetor insulator gasket.